URC Pilipinas

WORLD CHAMPIONS, BABYYY! 🇵🇭
By Maria Renker

Filipino brilliance just conquered the world stage!
The LSIS NEXUS Robotics Team from Living Stone International School brought home the PLATINUM AWARD (CHAMPION) in the Senior Division – Idea Contest at the Universal Robotics Challenge 2025 World Finals in Osaka, Japan!

Their winning innovation “PROJECT HIRAYA” isn’t just a robot , It’s a vision of hope built to support Sustainable Cities & Communities (UN SDG 11) under the theme “A Better World for All.”

These young geniuses proved that Filipino innovation has no limits 🌍✨

👑 Meet the champs:
💫 Mira Preshuce Valentin
💫 Tatianna Alysse Llanos Dee
💫 Sean Joseph Liangco
💫 Liam Jibriel Cubacub
💫 Mateo Sebastian Dulatre

You’ve made your school and the whole Philippines proud! Here’s to the next generation of world-class innovators and dreamers. 🚀

🎉 WORLD CHAMPIONS! 🌏🤖

What an incredible victory for Living Stone International School! The LSIS NEXUS Robotics Team has brought home the PLATINUM AWARD (CHAMPION) in the Senior Division – Idea Contest at the Universal Robotics Challenge 2025 World Finals held in Osaka, Japan! 🇯🇵

Their groundbreaking innovation, “PROJECT HIRAYA” — a name that symbolizes vision and hope — stood out on the world stage. This inspiring creation is a robotic solution designed to promote Sustainable Cities and Communities (UN SDG 11), perfectly aligning with the theme “A Better World for All.”

Through Project Hiraya, these young visionaries proved that Filipino creativity and determination know no bounds — a shining reminder that hope and progress can rise even in challenging times.

Congratulations to our world-class champions:
• Mira Preshuce Valentin
• Tatianna Alysse Llanos Dee
• Sean Joseph Liangco
• Liam Jibriel Cubacub
• Mateo Sebastian Dulatre

Your brilliance has brought immense pride to your school and to the Philippines!

Thank you for inspiring the next generation of Filipino innovators and changemakers! 💡🌍

Living Stone International School Robotics Team is WORLD CHAMPION!

​Osaka, Japan just witnessed the brilliance of our students! We are bursting with pride to announce that the LSIS Nexus Robotics Team has clinched the PLATINUM AWARD (CHAMPION) in the Senior Division, Idea Contest at the Universal Robotics Challenge 2025 World Finals!

​Their winning concept, "PROJECT HIRAYA," (meaning vision and hope) rose above the global competition. The project is an innovative robotic solution designed to help create "A Better World for All" by focusing on Sustainable Cities and Communities (UN SDG 11). Project Hiraya, embodies the NEXUS Robotics Team’s purpose—to be humble instruments of change and a reminder that hope always rises even in the darkest times.

Huge congratulations to these brilliant innovators who are proving that Filipino ingenuity is world-class:

• ​Mira Preshuce Valentin
• ​Tatianna Alysse Llanos Dee
• ​Sean Joseph Liangco
• ​Liam Jibriel Cubacub
• ​Mateo Sebastian Dulatre

Thank you for bringing honor to our school and our country!

A heartfelt thank you as well to their dedicated coach, Sir Nike, and assistant coach, Sir Neil, for their outstanding guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout the journey. Your passion and commitment have truly inspired our young innovators to reach new heights! 🙌

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URC Pilipinas - PHILIPPINES Universal Robotics Challenge World Finals 2025 – September 20, 2025, Osaka, Japan LSIS Nexus Team – Real Robotics (Regular Category) LSIS Nexus T...

URC World Finals 2025
Osaka, Japan

Last year's URC The 8th in Osaka, Japan!🇯🇵🇵🇭
Livingstone International school, Angeles City, Pampanga

The Universal Robotics Challenge is for students junior high school age or younger. The two divisions in this year’s competition are made for a wide range of robotics skill sets from complete beginners to advanced participants, encouraging each participant to solve various challenges as they deepen their interest in the field of robotics.